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Patterson George Image 1 Liverpool Secretary 1913
£8.95 – £49.95
Description
Liverpool born George Patterson had a playing career mostly spent with local club Marine before he joined Liverpool in 1908 as assistant to legendary manager Tom Watson and took over the leadership of the Liverpool team following his death in 1915.He was not officially appointed as his successor until 14 September 1918, as announced by the Liverpool Echo. ‘I (Bee) am glad that Mr. George Patterson has been appointed secretary of Liverpool F.C. He is a practical man, unobtrusive, and shows wisdom with pen and in football matters. He is following one of the best in the late Tom Watson, but has been well schooled, and will make good. In his football days he played a deal of football with Orrell and other clubs, but from an Army point of view his big frame is useless – he has an extraordinary number of wriggling bones that have been broken. Here’s to him!’ However he returned to the job of club secretary when David Ashworth was appointed team manager in December 1919.
After a spell as club secretary, he replaced manager Matt McQueen as the club’s manager in March 1928. Despite guiding them to a fifth place finish in the League Championship in 1928-29, he was not successful as Liverpool endured a period or relative mediocrity, and he resigned in August 1936 citing ill health. He continued on as club secretary.
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